Maintenance Assistant

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279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

About

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

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Key details

Location

GwefanWorthingCyfeiriadLyndhurst RoadTrefWorthingCod postBN11 2DHMajor / Minor RegionEast Sussex

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanent: On call requirementsOriauFull time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hrs per week 08.00 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday with 1 hour for dinner; Friday 08.00 to 16.00 with a half an hour for dinner)

Salary

Cyflog£24,071 - £25,674 per annumCyfnod cyflogYearlyGradd(Band 3)

Specialty

Prif leoliadMaintenance

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

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We have a fantastic opportunity for you toassistour hospitals as a Maintenance Assistant , supporting our busy Estates team. You will beassistingwith the maintenance and repair of a wide range of mechanical and electricalplants, equipment and services and minor building fabric repairs.

To work as a part of the wider Estates team to achieve site-wide engineering compliance,maintainingall building systems and achieving the wider strategic aims as set out by the site Head of Estates.

We offer extensive training and development opportunities, with access to courses and certifications to help advance your career, alongside a comprehensive benefits package— including the NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and health and wellbeing programs— you can also earn additional income if you qualify to participate in the on-callrota, increasing your earning potential.

This isagreatopportunityto grow professionally while contributing to something truly meaningful.

Before applying for the position, please review the job description and person specifications to ensure your qualifications and experience meet the requiredcriteria.

Note in advance

The interviews will be held in person and a workplace-based assessment mayberequired.

Advert

Carry out routine work such as:

• Plant room checks and reporting of defects

• Change of filters on AirHandlingUnits

• Clearing drain blockages

• Replacement of lamps

• Checking condition of fire doors

• Planned Maintenance tasks

• Painting and replacing locks

• Investigation and rectification of minor faults

• Generally,assistcraftspersonsin their work

• Other semi-skilled mechanical, electrical and buildings repairsor maintenance (within the job holder’s competence and capabilities) as may bedeterminedand directed by Trust Estates officers andteam leaders/supervisors.

• Water system flushing for Legionella control

• Water sampling for legionella control (once trained and qualified)

• Change taps, showers, minor cooper pipe work alterationsanddrainagepipework

• Assistwith isolation as directed on mechanical ventilation systems

• Assistwith medical gas systems works under direction (following training)

• First response air conditioning checks

• To be prepared towork outsidenormal working (core) hours(overtime)when required (for emergencies or to complete works that for operational reasons cannot be carried out during normal working hours)

• To work as part of the out of hours ‘on-call’ rota

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Communicationand Relationship

• Establish and develop effective communications with all stakeholders, both internal and external

• Ensuring verbal and written complaints areassistedwith effectively and that any remedial action is undertakenis reported to senior team members for evaluation

Knowledge, Training and Experience

• This is an entry level role sopreviousexperience is not necessary

• Previousexperience in a similar role is desirable

• Must show demonstrable aptitude for the role

• Any maintenance, building or engineering qualifications would be desirable

• Must show good attitude with desire to undertake training asrequiredfrom the outset

• Tomaintainup to date skills and knowledge , and attend on-going training and development courses asdeemednecessary by the Trust.This will ensure that the job holder can undertake the full roles and responsibilities of their post andmaintaincurrent and up to date knowledge.

Analytical and Judgemental

• Ability toassistin decision makingwith regard tosolving maintenance issues

• Able to understand building systems andidentifymaintenance or performance issues

• Ability to review system and compliance documentation and decide on a course of action

Planning and Organisational

• Able to organise and plan own workload

• Able toassistteam leaders and managers in the longer - term planning of the Estates department assets and works

• Able to liaise withrelevant stakeholders to arrange tasks and associated access asrequiredwithin a hospital environment

Service Delivery andImprovement

Carry out routine work such as:

• Plant room checks and reporting of defects

• Change of filters on AirHandlingUnits

• Clearing drain blockages

• Replacement of lamps

• Checking condition of fire doors

• Planned Maintenance tasks

• Painting and replacing locks

• Investigation and rectification of minor faults

• Generally,assistcraftspersonsin their work

• Other semi-skilled mechanical, electrical and buildings repairsor maintenance (within the job holder’s competence and capabilities) as may bedeterminedand directed by Trust Estates officers andteam leaders/supervisors.

• Water system flushing for Legionella control

• Water sampling for legionella control (once trained and qualified)

• Change taps, showers, minor cooper pipe work alterationsanddrainagepipework

• Assistwith isolation as directed on mechanical ventilation systems

• Assistwith medical gas systems works under direction (following training)

• First response air conditioning checks

• To be prepared towork outsidenormal working (core) hours(overtime)when required (for emergencies or to complete works that for operational reasons cannot be carried out during normal working hours)

• To work as part of the out of hours ‘on-call’ rota

Please see job description & person specs for full details.

Important information for applicants:

Closing Adverts Early:

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working:

DBS Checks:

Skilled Worker Visa:

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email [email protected] .

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email [email protected] .

Applicant requirements

info The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person specification

Experience

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• Previous experience in a similar role
• Consideration will be given to Candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience gained via previous employment history

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• Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estates issues, including an in depth understanding of maintenance procedures within a medical environment.
• Any mechanical, electrical or building qualifications
• NVQ 2 or equivalent knowledge and 2 years’ experience.

Skills

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• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Good interpersonal skills

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Documents

• Job description & Person specification (, 632.3)PDFKB
• Our Trust at a glance (, 153.0)PDFKB
• All Staff Networks About Us Flyer (, 304.4)PDFKB
• Guide to completing an application form (, 385.9)PDFKB

Further details / informal visits contact

EnwVance WalkerTeitl y swyddWorkshop ManagerCyfeiriad ebost [email protected]Rhif ffôn01903 285095Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Between 9AM and 3PM